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New Brunch Spot + Robert Redford Store Closes + Pizza Chain Coming: VA Business News

Recent business news in VA included an escape on a stolen store scooter, a new dessert destination, and more restaurant week dining spots.

About 250 to 300 desserts are added to the Layered Bakery and Cafe's display case about three times daily, typically selling out within an hour.
About 250 to 300 desserts are added to the Layered Bakery and Cafe's display case about three times daily, typically selling out within an hour. (Michael O'Connell/Patch)

The latest business news in Virginia included a store founded by Robert Redford closing and a and thief escaping a Walmart on a scooter he made in the store. Plus a dessert destination opened and cookies containing wood bits were recalled.

NoVA Restaurant News

HomeGrown Kitchen Opens First Virginia Location

A new restaurant with breakfast, brunch and lunch menus has opened its doors on King Street in Alexandria.

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New Cafe Aims To Be Fairfax City's Go-To Dessert Destination

A new Fairfax City bakery and cafe is already seeing long lines waiting for its fresh, handcrafted desserts.

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Bakery To Officially Open 2nd NoVA Location With Ribbon Cutting

A European bakery and bistro chain will officially open its second location in Virginia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Ohio Pizza Chain Specializing In Thin Crust, Square Slices Coming To NoVA

An Ohio pizza chain has signed a deal to open three locations in Virginia at the beginning of next year, according to reports.

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Retail Comings, Goings

Robert Redford-Founded Clothing Store In NoVA Closing

A national clothing retailer is closing all of its brick-and-mortar locations, including its store in Fairfax's Mosaic District.

Indoor Golf Simulator Facility Proposed For NoVA Commercial Property

NextVision Golf Club hopes to operate an indoor golf facility on a commercial property in Fairfax occupied by three retail operations.

More VA Business Headlines

Man Flees Walmart On Stolen Scooter He Assembled In Store: Sheriff

A Woodbridge man faces charges after he assembled a scooter inside a department store and used it to flee without paying, authorities say.

Cookies Sold At Target In VA Recalled, May Contain Wood Bits

The cookies were distributed to Target stores in Virginia and 20 other states, according to the FDA.

Powerball Prize Doubled By VA Nurse

A nurse from Manassas scored twice a runner-up prize in Powerball with a ticket bought in Woodbridge.

NoVA Hospital Launches Heart Surgery Program

The new cardiac surgery program brings advanced surgical capabilities and life-saving care closer to home for thousands of patients.

Banana Split Day Returns With Free Ice Cream For All In VA

Amazon, Toby's Homemade Ice Cream and the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington are teaming up to celebrate Banana Split Day at Amazon HQ2.

300th Anniversary Of Historic Barn Part Of Upcoming Performance Season

The Barns at Wolf Trap's upcoming season includes a celebration of the 300th anniversary of one of its historic barns.

12 Vape Shops Cited In Underage Vape Shop Compliance Checks

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office identified 12 shops selling age-restricted products to people posing as underage.

Developer Investment Preserves Affordable Housing At VA Neighborhood

JBG SMITH investment ensures that all 118 apartments at Haven Columbia Pike remain affordable housing.

$10.4M Paid For WillowWood Plaza Property For Redevelopment

Land for the WillowWood Plaza project was purchased by developers planning to add 260 residential units off of Eaton Place in Fairfax City.

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